PREVIEW | Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar: team news, lineups, predictions (Europa League 16/09)

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·14 September 2026

PREVIEW | Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar: team news, lineups, predictions (Europa League 16/09)

Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar clash this Wednesday at the Stadium of Light of the UEFA Europa League. This will be Sunderland's UEFA Europa League debut. As for Lee-Roy Echteld's team, this will mark their 15th participation in the competition.

Last time out, Sunderland slipped to a 0-2 defeat against Arsenal (Premier League 2026/27). Last time out, AZ Alkmaar drew 1-1 against Willem II (Eredivisie 2026/27).

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Sunderland

Romaine Mundle - Injury
Habib Diarra - Injury

AZ Alkmaar

Denso Kasius - Groin Injury
Kees Smit - Groin Injury

Last starting XIs

Sunderland ( vs Arsenal 2026-09-12): Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Daniel Ballard, Reinildo Mandava, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Thomas Meunier, Enzo Le Fée, Nilson Angulo, Brian Brobbey

AZ Alkmaar ( vs Willem II 2026-09-11): Jari De Busser, Elijah Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, Lewis Schouten, Mateo Chávez, Peer Koopmeiners, Jordy Clasie, Calvin Stengs, Dave Kwakman, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Mexx Meerdink

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MANAGERS

Régis Le Bris has faced Lee-Roy Echteld on two occasions, recording one win and one draw

TEAMS

Away from home, AZ Alkmaar are on a run of four consecutive games scoring.
Away from home, AZ Alkmaar are on a run of four consecutive games without defeat.
Away from home, AZ Alkmaar are on a run of four consecutive wins.
AZ Alkmaar have scored in seven consecutive games.
AZ Alkmaar have conceded in three consecutive games.
AZ Alkmaar come into this match on a run of seven consecutive games without defeat.

HEAD TO HEAD

Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar have met zero times already, there is no advantage between Sunderland and AZ Alkmaar: zero wins for each team in zero matches.
In the Europa League, the two teams will meet for the first time